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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.14, 447.27 and 184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.14, 447.27 and 184.26 is: 254.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.14 : 447.27 = 184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.14/447.27 = 184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.14x = 447.27 × 184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.14x = 82,413.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,413.48/324.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.26

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